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Allen Family Collection

by Allen, Larry;  Mills, George S. (1904 – 1995)

2 boxes,  1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)

This is a collection of maps, postcards, flyers, catalogs and other local ephemera accumulated by Florence Elizabeth Pruitt (Allen) over the course of her life. The date range of the materials runs from 1904 to 1995.

1933 Flood of Main Street Photograph Collection

by Unknown (1933)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains multiple black and white photographs taken during and after the 1933 flood in Salisbury. The photographs focus primarily on Main Street. Judging by the age of the cars and type of damage within the photographs it is likely these are pictures of the 1933 Hurricane. Also within the collection is a photograph of "Miss Sallie Coulbourne," an Oakland Teacher in 1918, who would have been a nurse involved in the 1933 flood.

1950s Pamphlets

by American Telephone & Telegraph Company;  Coca-Cola Company;  Crane, John M.;  Dwight Edwards Company;  Juran, Robert A.;  Natural Rubber Bureau;  Perdue Company;  Soman, Alfred;  United States Department of Agriculture;  United States Department of the Interior;  United States Office of Civilian Defense (1950s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Series of differing pamphlets and brochures of informational use including those on nuclear fallout protection, food stockpile survival, roads, rubber and transportation, electricity, WBOC radio station, Salisbury, Maryland, Fort McHenry, the Statue of Liberty and George Washington.

25th Anniversary Scrapbook

by Unknown (1950 – 1951)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

The Maryland State Normal School at Salisbury opened in September 1925 as a two-year college to train elementary teachers on the state’s Eastern Shore. In 1950, the school celebrated its 25th (silver) anniversary and dedicated its first new building (the men’s dormitory, now Wicomico Hall) since the construction of the administrative building (now Holloway Hall). This loose scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs by Donald Turner, and programs related to the events surrounding the 25th anniversary of State Teachers College at Salisbury (now Salisbury University). Oversize newspaper issues and clippings remain folded.

Academic Calendars

by Salisbury University (1942 – 2009)

2 cartons (2 linear feet)

These academic calendars list the courses taught, instructors, and sometimes even the time and day of the course for each semester and department at Salisbury University from 1942 to 2009. In addition to the traditional academic calendars, there are summer session, even program, and continuing education calendars.

Albert and Bettie Morris papers

by Morris, Albert;  Morris, Bettie (1895 – 2008)

4 boxes,  1 oversize folder (3.25 linear feet)

The Albert and Bettie Morris papers document their lives as long-time residents of Salisbury, Maryland, and include early family records of Rosa Lee Tilghman Morris as well as correspondence, biographical information, printed materials, newspapers and artifacts. The materials date from 1895-2008 with the bulk of the material dating from 1941-1979. Dr. Morris’ extensive World War II service record is documented and includes correspondence, service papers and photographic documentation of his encounter with General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Also included are the records of the Eastern Shore Opera and Symphony Societies as well as ephemera from many other local historic and symphonic organizations.

Albert L Disharoon Collection

by Chevallier, George (1889 – 1972)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Albert L Disharoon Collection contains a typed history of Albert L. Disharoon. His grandson, George Chevallier, wrote about Disharoon's life from his birth in 1889 until his death in 1972. Disharoon lived in Salisbury his whole life. There are also two photocopied photographs of Disharoon and his wife.

Allen and Brittingham Family photographs

by Brittingham, Dorothy;  Brittingham, Gordon;  Brittingham, Gordy;  Hancock, Julia "Betsy" Allen (1880 – 1991)

2 boxes,  2 oversize folders (1.75 linear feet)

The Allen and Brittingham Family photographs documents the lives of the Brittingham family, mainly that of Gordon Brittingham, and Fulton Allen’s children in Salisbury, Maryland from 1880-1991 with the bulk of the material dating from 1942-1960. The Brittingham family photographs encompass Gordon Brittingham’s service during World War II in the European theatre as well as his life in Salisbury, Maryland after the war with his wife, Dorothy Allen through the 1960s. The photographs also document Gordy Brittingham, Gordon’s father’s barbershop at the Mayflower Hotel in Salisbury during the 1930s.  The Allen family photographs document their children: Julia, Ruth, and Walter’s lives through a series of portraits, some containing photos from their home, Holly Hill located in Salisbury, Maryland. In addition to the volume of photographs, other documenting information correspondence, newspaper clippings, and family histories.

Alumni collection

by Salisbury University Alumni Association;  Salisbury University Office of Alumni Relations (1926 – 2005)

5 boxes (4.25 linear feet)

The Salisbury University Alumni Association was founded to “develop and foster an abiding loyalty to Salisbury University; promote a professional and ethical spirit; encourage active participation in all activities that pertain to the betterment and growth of the University; unite graduates and undergraduates in Salisbury University; and take such other actions as may be deemed appropriate to promote the interests and welfare of Salisbury University.” (From the Salisbury University Alumni Association website.) The association achieves their mission by hosting events throughout the country to unite alumni, hosting reunions, and distributing newsletters. The association encourages its members to send notices of nuptials, births, and other lifetime achievements for publishing in the association’s newsletter. The Alumni Collection contains proposed constitutions, Alumni Association history, membership and reunion directories, invitations to reunions and other alumni events, wedding and birth announcements, postcards, ephemera, newspaper clippings, newsletters from 1950 to 2005, and a medal commemorating the completion of the Alumni House in 1996. Documents surrounding the Alumni Association’s induction ceremonies from 1931 to 1951 are present.

Alvin Garrison collection

by Whaley, Donald;  Wooten, Orlando (1897 – 1995)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Alvin Garrison collection contains ephemera from the "Nuts in May" play presented by North Dorchester Senior Class, a transcription of a speech given by Mr. Donald Whaley on the Great Depression, a pamphlet containing information on the building of the Salisbury by-pass, and transparencies of a sample of Orlando Wooten's photographs.

Ann Wilmer Photograph

by Unknown (1894)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Ann Wilmer Photograph contains a photograph of the house at 408 North Division Street.

Architectural Drawings for City Hall and Police Department, Salisbury (Md.)

by A.ES LLC.,;  Building Services Co;  George, Miles & Buhr (1951 – 1997)

2 oversize folders (6 linear feet)

The Architectural Drawings for City Hall Wicomico County (Md.) offer a brief look into architectural and engineering planning processes during the 1950s to the late 1990s. These drawings of various blue prints and floor plans provides a glimpse into the art of architecture during the latter half of the 1900s as well as what these two local city entities, City Hall and the local Police Department were looking for when redesigning their headquarters.

Arthur Leonard collection

by Unknown (1828 – 1950)

2 cartons,  1 oversize box (3.5 linear feet)

The Arthur Leonard collection takes a look at mid to late 19th century Salisbury through photographs and print material. Series one centers on the economic life of Salisbury. It includes advertising, printed material and photographs of many of the leading and lesser known companies including oil drilling.

Audiovisual Collection

by Salisbury University (1928 – 2002)

13 boxes (7 linear feet)

The Audiovisual Collection contains film footage and sound recordings from various creators and events throughout Salisbury University’s history from 1928 to 2002.

Avery W. Hall papers

by Hall, Avery W. (1853 – 1982)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

Avery W. Hall papers document Hall’s participation as a civic leader in Salisbury Maryland and surrounding regions from 1853-1889, 1932-1982 with the bulk of the material dating from 1945-1970. Hall’s leadership is identified through a series of political memorabilia including correspondence from Governor Millard Tawes and Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included in the collection are booklets from Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency relating to Peninsula Regional Hospital and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Project.

Baglean and Carnean Societies collection

by Baglean Society;  Carnean Society (1926 – 1937)

4 folders (0.25 linear feet)

The Baglean Literary Society was founded in September, 1925 and was named in honor of Dr. William C. Bagley. The Carnean Literary Society was named in honor of local educator, Miss Mabel Carney. The Baglean and Carnean Societies competed with each other yearly in athletics and theatrical productions. The Baglean and Carnean Society collection includes two notebooks containing the minutes and finances of the Baglean Society from 1926 to 1929. Loose papers included in the collection contain minutes for the Carnean Society from 1931 to 1932, rosters of Carnean Society members, correspondence of the Carnean Society, programs for competitions between the two societies, and the societies’ songs.

Baker Family papers

by Baker, Harry Farrell;  Baker, Vaughn (1914 – 2013)

3 boxes,  2 oversize folders (2.5 linear feet)

The Baker Family papers document the personal and professional activities of Harry F. Baker and Catherine “Kitty” Baker and their children, Harry Jr., and Vaughn who lived in Salisbury, Maryland. The materials date from 1914-2013, with the bulk of the material, conveyed through photographs, dating from 1944-1955. Visually, the photographic images document the daily activities of the Baker Family, seen through the lens of Harry F. Baker. Also included, is a scrapbook and an expense book focusing on Kitty Baker’s art, Vaughn Baker’s Wicomico High School diploma from 1961 and an autograph book from 1955, an oral history by Harry F. Baker, and other ephemera. In addition, is genealogy research of the Baker Family, including manuscripts, a draft, ledger notes, and research notes by Vaughn Baker.

Bank of Salisbury Note

by Bank of Salisbury (March 4, 1848)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Bank of Salisbury Note contains a banknote valued at one dollar from the Bank of Salisbury, dated March 4th, 1848.

Baseball in Princess Anne Collection

by Chelton, Don (1936 – 1969)

1 folder (0 linear feet)

This 10-image digital collection was donated by Don Chelton and documents baseball in Princess Anne, as well as Salisbury, primarily from the 1930s and 1940s, but also includes photographs from the 1910s reprinted in newspapers decades later. Included are photographs of amateur and semi-professional teams, some of which individuals are identified.

Bender Family Collection

by Unknown (1772 – 1970)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Bender Family collection details the ancestry of the author. The name of the author is not given to this collection, but her last name is Bender. The author starts with her ancestor from Adams County, Pennsylvania and traces it all the way until she moves to Salisbury, Maryland. The ancestry tracks the family's church involvement until her mother is born. Her mother was born, Evelyn Elizabeth Elliott, blind and married John Royston Green, another blind person. The two would raise the author and her brother through World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II.

Benjamin Franklin Kennerly papers

by Kennerly, Benjamin Franklin (1868 – 1982)

1 carton,  1 oversize box (1.75 linear feet)

The Benjamin Franklin Kennerly papers document the extensive business background of one of Salisbury, Maryland’s mayors. Correspondences and receipts, as well as ledgers and checkbooks, record the personal and business interactions of a small-town businessman at the beginning of the twentieth century. Correspondence and receipts dated after his death, created by his family members and business partners, provide insight into the elongated process of receiving life insurance and selling off businesses. The papers also include family photographs, advertisements, and other business notes and materials. The papers date from 1868-1982 and include modern publications referencing B. F. Kennerly and subjects he found interesting.

Benn Maggs Photographs

by Maggs, Benn (1959 – 1983)

3 cartons (3 linear feet)

Benn Maggs was an instructor and sports coach at Salisbury University from 1933 to 1976. He was an amateur photographer who captured many different campus scenes from 1959 and 1983, most of which were athletics. The Maggs Physical Activity Center was named in his honor and he was elected to the Athletics Hall of Fame in 1985.

Bethesda United Methodist Church records

by Bethesda United Methodist Church (1841 – 1992)

4 folders (0.04 linear feet)

This collection contains the following ephemera from Bethesda United Church in Salisbury, Maryland and includes: "A History of Bethesda Methodist Church 1841-1964," "A History of Bethesda Methodist Church 1841-1964, 1965-1976," "Sunday-School Rally Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church September 29, 1912," "Bethesda United Methodist Church" circa 1995, "Bethesda United Methodist Church, 1987," and "Bethesda United Church, Salisbury, Maryland:1841-1992."

Betsy Allen Papers

by Allen, Betsy (1931 – 1936)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Betsy Allen was a student at the campus elementary school at State Normal School in Salisbury, Maryland from 1931-1936. The Betsy Allen papers include four report cards dating from 1931 to 1936 when Betsy was in first, second, third, and fifth grade. There is also an autograph book that contains addresses of fellow students along with poems and other notes written by students, teachers, parents, and church members.

Betty Powell papers

by Powell, Betty McBriety;  Thompson, G. Ray (1991 – 2013)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The papers of Betty Powell document her rich life as a lifetime resident of Salisbury, Maryland, from 1991-2013, and includes newspaper articles, photographs and memorials from her funeral service given by those to whom she was closest about her life with her husband Bob and her work at Deer's Head Hospital Center and Coastal Hospice.

Bisker Family papers

by Bisker, Jerome (1933, 1955)

2 folders (0.02 linear feet)

The collection consists of a 1933 program from Vienna High School, Vienna, Maryland; a 1936 and a 1965 program from Cambridge High School, Cambridge, Maryland; a 1955 program from Salem Methodist Church, Salem, Maryland, and a 1944 guidebook from Salisbury, Maryland, advertising businesses and listing residents serving in the military during World War II.

Blueprint of Newtown Historic District

by Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission (circa 1975)

1 folder (2 linear feet)

Blueprint drawing of Newtown Historic District created by the Salisbury, Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission to note properties in the district as historic or not as well as the physical designated use of the structure. The drawing features the streets within the district and the footprint of each physical structure.

Bound Newspaper collection

by Unknown (1899 – 2007)

folders (234 linear feet)

The Bound Newspaper collection contains bound copies of Eastern Shore newspapers. Newspapers in this collection come from various locations on the Delmarva Peninsula including the Delaware coastal beaches, Sussex County, Ocean City (Md.), Salisbury, Pocomoke, and Longneck. Major newspapers in the collection are the Marylander and Herald, the Salisbury Daily Times, and the Salisbury Advertiser. Related materials can be found in the Unbound Newspaper collection (2018.044).

Bounds Lott National Register of Historic Places Collection

by Bauman, Robert E.;  Booth, Geo. C.;  Murtagh, William J. (1977 – 1979)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains correspondence in the 1970s pertaining to Bounds Lott and its placement on the National Register of Historic Places list. Correspondents include Congressman Robert E. Bauman, Eilliam J. Murtagh, the Keeper of the National Register and George C. Booth of Salisbury.

Branche H. Phillips collection

by Phillips, Branche H. (1931 – 1965)

2 folders (0.01 linear feet)

The Branch H. Phillips collection includes a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from Salisbury, Maryland from 1938 to 1952. The scrapbook was created for John Phillips Strudwick from his grandmother Branche H. Phillips. Additionally, there is a laminated scanned newspaper clipping of the Wicomico High School graduating class of 1931 from Salisbury, Maryland.

Budget Proposals and Reports

by Salisbury University (1925 – 1979)

3 boxes (0.9 linear feet)

The Budget Proposals and Reports include financial documents such as budget proposals, reports, estimates, receipts, and other items dating from 1925 to 1979, though the bulk of the material dates between 1954 and 1970. The 1925-1926 budget consists of a line-by-line expenditure ledger (unbound). The 1952 budget materials include loose reports and financial documents. Budget estimates, proposals, and reports that date between 1954 and 1979 were originally in binders for each fiscal year.

Business Receipts Collection

by Dorman & Smyth Hardware Co.;  Pusey, B. S.;  Tilghman's Fish Mixture (1880 – 1925)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a series of receipts from the beginning of the 1900s. There are also vaccination cards and proof of payments. The following businesses are featured William B. Harvey Thoroughbred Guernsey Cattle, Dorman & Smith Hardware Co, Tilghman Fish Mixture, E.S. Adkins & Co, Philips & Legg, Diamond State Telephone Company, Toadvine & Son Fire Insurance, Charles R. Hayman, R. E. Powell & Co, Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Salisbury Building, Loan, and Banking Association, Rockawalking Canning Company, Peninsula General Hospital, Ulman & Sons Dealers in Fine Liquors and Lacy Thoroughgood.

C. Ercell Wimbrow papers

by Wimbrow, Ercell (1906-1968, 1997)

1 box,  1 oversize folder (0.25 linear feet)

The papers of C. Ercell Wimbrow document his experience as a member of the Wicomico High School football squad, and the subsequent class of 1917 reunion through a series of photographs, and newspaper clippings. Additional information about Mr. Wimbrow’s life as a resident of Salisbury, Maryland includes correspondence and invoices from the Wimbrow Company as well as photographic images, receipts and newspaper clippings, 1906-1968, 1997.

Camden Avenue Architecture photographs

by Unknown (circa 2007)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Reproduction photographic prints of three houses that were once owned by prominent residents of Salisbury, Maryland, L.W. Gunby, William H. Jackson and William P. Jackson. All three of these structures are located on Camden Avenue.

Camden Avenue Photograph collection

by Watson, W. T. (1916)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Camden Boulevard Photography Collection contains photographs dated from 1916 of Camden Avenue homes and subdivision areas in Salisbury, MD. The photography book is titled "The Camden Boulevard Subdivision and The Camden Realty Co." The photographs were taken by W. T. Watson.

Campbell's Soup Company (Salisbury, Md.) booklet

by Campbell's Soup Company (1993)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Campbell's Soup Company opened a manufacturing plant in Salisbury, Maryland in 1946, after the company purchased the Phillips Brothers Canning Plant. Here, Campbell's canned Tomato Juice and Tomato Soup, also packed brined diced peppers and celery. The Campbell's Salisbury Plant Memories was produced at the end of the company's production to commemorate the 47 years of production on the Eastern Shore. The booklet features a brief history of the Campbell's Soup Company's production history in Salisbury and Pocomoke. Furthermore, the booklet features long-standing employees who dedicated their life to Campbell's.

Campus Directories

by Salisbury University (1955 – 2008)

2 boxes (0.5 linear feet)

Campus directories were printed between 1955 and 2008, listing the names, departments, office numbers, and phone numbers of Salisbury University faculty, staff, and for a short period—students.

Campus Publications

by Salisbury University;  Salisbury University Office of Publications (1925 – 2021)

9 cartons (15 linear feet)

This collection consists of a variety of publications—newspapers, newsletters, and magazines—created by students, faculty, departments, and schools within Salisbury University from 1925 to the present. Included are student newspapers (Holly Leaf, 1925-1970; Informer, 1971-1973; Flyer, 1973-present), literary magazines (SCARAB, 1969-present; Midatlantic Review, 2001-2005), university newsletters (SU News, 1969-present; Academically Speaking, 1987-1995; Saunterer, 1998-present; Sea Gull Sports, 1974-1982), university magazines (Panorama, 2003-present; Re:Search, 2011-present; SU Magazine, 1999-present; Wildfowl Art, 2003-2015), an undergraduate research journal (Laridae, 2019-present), and many other newsletters and short-lived publications.

Carolyn Waller Ballou Funeral Program

by Asbury United Methodist Church (April 27, 2009)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Carolyn Waller Ballou Funeral Program is a program pamphlet for the funeral services of Carolyn Waller Ballou at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury, MD in 2009.

Carriage Repair Shop Ledger

by Unknown (1860 – 1875)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Transcription and analysis of an accounting ledger from a carriage repair shop in Salisbury, Maryland, 1860-1875.

Catlin Postcard Collection

by Ulman Bros. (1910s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains seven postcards. Six of them contain various images of Delmarva that include Main Street in Nanticoke, Maryland, strawberry crates being unloaded in Roaring Point, and a steamboat docking in Roaring Point. These post cards all contain the text "Published by the Country Store, Roaring Pt., Maryland" on the front. The seventh postcard is a picture of Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Maryland. It is addressed to Ms. Denalah Phillips.

Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection

by Billek, Marion (1912 – 1930)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection contains a essay titled "Chautauqua and its Presence in Salisbury 1912-1930" written by Marion Billek. The essay discusses how Chautauqua started as an adult education program, and the role it played in the Salisbury Community between 1912-1930.

Christopher Moore collection

by Moore, Christopher (1938 – 2015)

1 oversize folder (0.2 linear feet)

This collection includes photographs and ephemera collected by Christopher Moore and document the development of Salisbury, particularly the Downtown Plaza and the “old” Salisbury Mall between 1938 and 1989 (with one bumper sticker from 2015).

City of Salisbury Mayor's Office and City Council Photographs

by City of Salisbury (1989 – 2013)

1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)

This collection includes 10 group photographs of the City of Salisbury Mayor's Office directors and City Council members from 1989 to 2013. The years included are: 1989, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013.

City of Salisbury Public Works Scrapbooks

by City of Salisbury (1983 – 1996)

1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)

This collection consists of two scrapbooks containing Daily Times newspaper clippings from 1983 to 1996 documenting the activities of the City of Salisbury's Department of Public Works. Included are clippings related to the Salisbury Zoo, marina construction, downtown and Westside revitalization, housing and environmental issues, and more.

Clarence W. Whealton papers

by Whealton, Clarence W.;  Whealton, Daniel J. (1920 – 1935)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

The Clarence W. Whealton papers document his bank transactions, his income from his law practice and his personal investments in Wicomico County, Md., Sussex County, De. and Accomack County, Va. between 1920 and 1929 through a ledger. They also document his Lions Club membership and the grammar school education of Daniel J. Whealton II in Salisbury, Md. through certificates.

Class of 1930 Scrapbook

by Dryden, Virginia (1928 – 1980)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

The Maryland State Normal School at Salisbury opened in September 1925 as a two-year college to train elementary teachers on the state’s Eastern Shore. The fifth class to graduate was in 1930. This loose scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera related to the State Normal School (now Salisbury University) graduating class of 1930. The scrapbook was collected by Virginia Dryden and presented to the school in 1980 as a celebration of the class’ 50th anniversary. There are approximately 30 photographs of students and faculty going about their daily activities, programs and tickets for various social events, newspaper clippings and Holly Leaf issues, theatre playbills, and materials from the 50th anniversary of the 1930 graduating class.

Clement I. and Mary O. Gaskill Collection

by Ralph and Gaskill, Incorporated (1956 – 1982)

2 boxes,  4 oversize boxes (7 linear feet)

This collection contains publications, blueprints, and scrapbooks of Clement I. and Mary O. Gaskill. The records relate to Ralph and Gaskill, Inc., a retail menswear store was located in Salisbury. The collection includes advertising and trade publications related to menswear, as well as store administrative records. The store advertised their "Name Brand" products heavily, and the materials include examples of print ads from brands such as Botany 500 suits, Stetson hats, and Haggar clothing.

Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection

by Truitt, Clyde Gilbert (1916 – 2011)

1 box,  1 folder (0.25 linear feet)

The Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection includes numerous photographs, documents, newspaper clippings, and handwritten information cards detailing Clyde G. Truitt’s military service in World War I. Other local men’s military careers are also included in this collection, but the main focus of the collection is on Clyde Truitt. Information surrounding Clyde’s family is present in the collection. Documents pertaining to Truitt’s family include birth certificates, wedding announcements, report cards, and other genealogical documents. A vast majority of the collection is made up of photographs. Half of the photographs detail Truitt’s military experience, while the other half depict the Truitt family, the Truitt family home, and Clyde’s career with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.

Clyde Twilley papers

by Twilley, Clyde (1940 – 1960)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Ephemera of Clyde Twilley including a business card from Tull and Jones, a Salisbury, Maryland automotive repair shop; a basket sign for Evergreen Brand Broccoli grown by Mr. Twilley, a 78 RPM demo from Watson's Smoke House, and a copy of Friends magazine, May 1940.

Commencement and Convocation Programs

by Salisbury University (1926 – 2023)

7 cartons (7 linear feet)

This collection consists of programs, in addition to other ephemera and planning materials, that document the graduation ceremonies—including commencement, baccalaureate services, and convocation—of Salisbury University from 1926 to 2019. Digitized versions of Commencement and Honor's Convocation programs can be found online here: https://mdsoar.org/handle/11603/10986

Comprehensive Guide for the Development of the City of Salisbury and Wicomico County

by Unknown (1961)

1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)

Comprehensive Guide for the Development of the City of Salisbury and Wicomico County documents the plans made in 1961 for the urban development of Salisbury and its effects on Wicomico County, Maryland. The bound book includes plans for 40 years of development and economic stimulus, as well as urban engineering.

Corinne Les Callette Collection

by Homer, Charles C.;  Warner, L. F. (1914 – 1919)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a copy of the Epitome: Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147 1919 located in Crisfield, Maryland and a copy of the Christmas sermon of Rev. L. F. Warner at the Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church in 1914.

Coulbourne Family History Collection

by Unknown (1850 – 1990)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Coulbourne Family History Collection contains genealogical information regarding the Coulbourn Family. The documents date back to Joshua James Coulbourne, (1850-1926). The information details obituary records of family members, along with family bible information about the lineage detailing birth and death dates.

Course Catalogs

by Salisbury University (1926 – 2020)

7 cartons (7 linear feet)

The course catalogs have been continually printed since 1925 to advertise—to current and future students—both the advantages of Salisbury University in general and the courses offered by the school. Oftentimes there are descriptions listed for courses and the development of the curriculum can be traced through the various years.

Daily Times Collection

by Daily Times (Salisbury) (1950 – 1980)

3 boxes (0.75 linear feet)

This collection consists of photos and news clippings from the Salisbury Daily Times from about 1950 to 1980. Many of the photos do not have exact dates. The majority of the photos are head shots used for articles, but also included are photos of Salisbury and Wicomico County locations.

Dan Brown collection

by Brown, Danny (1896 – 2007)

2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)

The Danny Brown collection consists of ephemera and documents related to the history of Salisbury, Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula with items dating from 1896 to 2007 (the bulk of the materials range from 1908 to 1996). Included in the collection are two general or hardware store ledgers dating from 1908 to 1920, business and political advertisements, event programs, postcards, photo reproductions, newspaper clippings, and writings about Salisbury's history. Also included is a handwritten list of canneries along the Nanticoke River.

Davina Grace Hill Collection

by Davina Grace Hill (1975 – 2010)

1 folder,  1 folder (1.5 linear feet)

The Davina Grace Hill collection ranges from 1975 to 2010 with the primary bulk of the content focused on 1980-2006. the collection contains the personal and professional documents of Davina Grace Hill as well as organizational records from the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council

Delmarva Business Directory collection

by Unknown (1931 – 1967)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

The Delmarva Business Directory collection includes many types of directories from 1931-1967 from the Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland and Delaware region. Directories document many different types of businesses, including farmers as well as those who were employed on the Delmarva Peninsula. Also included is a publication on the 1960 population characteristics of the Salisbury-Wicomico Region.

Delmarva Flyers collection

by Klein, Mary;  Wootten, Orlando (1994)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Delmarva Flyers collection contains three pamphlets of events that occurred in Salisbury, Maryland in 1994. The first pamphlet is a story of Santo Domingo titled "These Roots Were Free". The other two pamphlets are for Wootten's Delmarva photography gallery.

Delmarva Oral Histories Collection

by Unknown (1976 – 1990s)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

This set of 19 tapes document a wide range of accounts and interviews centered on local Delmarva history. Such topics include: Accounts of daily life from past inhabitants of Holland Island, Barren Island, Bloodsworth Island, and Pone Island; Ralph Dulany and his Fruitland Cannery; an Inventory of Teackle Mansion; The founding of Salisbury and its boundaries; Early 20th century Salisbury and lynching in Salisbury; 1930s education in Salisbury; Delmarva plantation architecture; Early 20th century Deal's island; Early 20th century Quantico; St. Claire Wright and Historic Annapolis Incorporated; Cypress Swamp agriculture and shingle production; and Life in Early 20th century Princess Anne.

Delmarva Railroad Stations photograph collection

by Unknown (1920s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Black and white photographic prints of varying railroad stations once located throughout the Delmarva Penninsula in Maryland and Delaware. Images include the Laurel Depot, Union Station in Salisbury, the Delmar Station, and the Bridgeville, Delaware Station.

Delmarva Rock and Country Collection

by Rawlings, Clarence (circa 1970 – 1990s)

2 folders (0.2 linear feet)

This collection was accumulated by Clarence Rawlings and documents Delmarva's rock 'n' roll and country scene from the 1970s to 1990s. Included are photographs, newspaper clippings, concert tickets, and other ephemera for local performers like Dallas and Deep Creek, Little Rock N Country, Night Owl, Pony Express, the Lone Wolf Band, Desperado/Renegade, Ray Millman, and Pegasus. Also included are two CDs and one reel-to-reel recording of Bill Godfrey's music on WICO. Many of these bands are also documented in the digital archive of the Facebook page maintained by Rawlings (local backup from 2020 available upon request).

Dennis Family photographs

by Dennis, Ruby Camilla (1892 – 2007)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

The Dennis Family photographs document the lives of Camilla Dennis, a Worcester County native, and Martha Groton, Camilla’s daughter. The photographs date from 1892 to 2007 and depict the Dennis family through a series of portraits as well as activities held at 207 East Isabella Street in Salisbury, Maryland. Published works within the collection reveal ties to Robert Naylor Roger’s Scottish clan ancestry.

Diaries of Mae Jones

by Jones, Mae (1925 – 1927)

4 folders (0.25 linear feet)

Mae Pilchard Jones was born in Girdletree, Maryland and was a student at Maryland State Normal School from 1925 to 1927. Jones was a member of the Glee Club during her time at the Maryland State Normal School. These four diaries contain daily accounts of Mae Jones’ time at Maryland State Normal School, home, and travels. This includes the classes she attended and other activities or events she witnessed.

Diary of a Campus Elementary School Teacher

by Unknown (1926)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This diary contains daily critiques on another teacher or student teacher written by an unknown teacher who taught at the Maryland State Normal School Campus Elementary School in 1926. There are critiques for each class taught by the teacher. There are also notes and ideas for classroom activities. The transcribed diary is attached.

Dixon and Davis Families Collection

by Parker, Elisha P.;  Parker, John (1684 – 1933)

1 box (1.25 linear feet)

This collection consists of land records, correspondence, and maps related to land transactions in Worcester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland. The documents are from multiple families and individuals from 1684 to 1933. There are few personal sources, most are legal documents and land transaction records. The family names with the most records in the collection are Parker, Davis, Dixon, and Hearn who all owned properties in the same district in what is today northern Wicomico County. The land records show transactions in Worcester County and what later become Wicomico County after 1867, specifically the northern portion of the Parsons District.

Dr. Alice Bahr Publications Collection

by Bahr, Alice Harrison (1983 – 2013)

2 boxes (1 linear feet)

The Alice Bahr Publications Collection documents the articles written by Dr. Alice Bahr and her involvement with Salisbury State University, now Salisbury University, and the University System of Maryland from 1983 to 2013. Materials in the collection include articles written by Dr. Bahr, academic journals, a faculty handbook, a campus directory, invitations to the Holiday Open House for State Employees, and correspondence, articles, and memos from and about the University System of Maryland.

E. Pauline Riall Lecture Series collection

by Seidel School of Education (1988 – 2016)

7 boxes (9.3 linear feet)

The E. Pauline Riall Lecture Series collection contains VHS tapes, DVDs, and MP3 recordings of Riall lectures that have taken place at Salisbury University from 1988 until 2016. The majority of the lectures took place in the Holloway Hall auditorium, while others were held in Holloway Hall’s Great Hall. All recorded lectures have been digitized and uploaded to YouTube. Links to the digitized lectures can be found at: https://mdsoar.org/handle/11603/11030

E. Sheldon Jones Collection

by Jones, E. Sheldon;  Jones, I. Ernest (1880 – 1968)

3 boxes,  1 oversize folder (2.75 linear feet)

The E. Sheldon Jones collection documents the career of the Salisbury Advertiser editor, E. Sheldon Jones, and his father, I. Ernest Jones, who was the Mayor of Salisbury from 1916 to 1920. The collection includes newspaper clippings and papers related to Jones' mayoral term, financial information of both Jones', photographs dating between the 1880s and 1940s, a State of Maryland court docket from James E. Cathell dating 1880-1882, handwritten and written recipes, and internal memos from the Red Star Motor Coach Company between 1942 and 1946.

Eastern Shore Equipment baseball team photo

by Eastern Shore Equipment (1950s)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This black and white photograph depicts the Eastern Shore Equipment company baseball team in the 1950s. All players are identified on the photograph and one man is African American.

Eastern Shore Lynching Collection

by Messick, Julie (1931 – 1990)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

In 2011, Julie Messick collected material relating to lynchings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her findings focus on two notable lynchings, being those of Matthew Williams in 1931 and George Armwood in 1933. Included is a series of newspaper articles, excerpts from books and manuscripts, a program from a remembrance event, and death certificates.

Eastern Shore Magazines

by Baltimore Association of Commerce;  Queen Anne's Day Steering Committee;  The Salisburian (1952 – 1980)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Three issues of published magazines on the commemoration of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge entitled "Baltimore," a commemorative press book from the 1977 visit of Princess Anne to the Eastern Shore, and a 1980 Salisburian magazine on the city its economics and history.

Eben and Mary Murray collection

by Murray, Eben;  Murray, Mary (1863, 1910)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Eben and Mary Murray Collection contain financial bills and documents for spouses Mary and Eben Murray. There are also photographs of Mount Vernon and Cambridge, Maryland. There are also letters requesting orders to local companies on the Eastern Shore. There is also a "The Season's Best" magazine from Kennerly and Mitchell Clothiers that gives images and descriptions of men's fashion for the Fall 1909 and Winter 1910.

Edwina Heatwole Photograph Collection

by Unknown (Undateds)

2 boxes (1.5 linear feet)

This collection is primarily photographs of the Heatwole Family of Salisbury. Many of the photos are of Edwina and her brother, Robert (or William) Heatwole, as children. They lived in Newtown, 616 Poplar Hill Ave., where her father had a medical practice in his home. This collection also includes the First and Final Administration and Distribution Account of Lenora C. Betts.

Elba Land Tract

by Trader, James R. (circa 2009)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Elba Land Tract Collection contains information regarding a 71.25-acre tract of land named "Elba", which was part of the original Salisbury town settlement. Included are photos and descriptions of the boundaries, information on warrants and patents taken in the area, and correspondence between James Trader and the City of Salisbury, Maryland on the preservation of Elba boundary markers.

Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton memorabilia collection

by Hagert, Christopher (1931 – 2003)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton Memorabilia Collection contains materials relating to the lives of Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton. Items included are a Salisbury State College anniversary booklet, an article about the Wicomico High School class of 1931 written by Dick Cooper, and news-clippings. Also included is a CD containing images of Imogene Caruthers and Emily Givans while at Maryland State Normal School at Salisbury and the Givans family as well as digital images of reunion pamphlets.

Event Calendars and Programs

by Salisbury University (1925 – 2022)

2 cartons (2 linear feet)

This collection consists of calendars and programs from miscellaneous events at Salisbury University from 1925 to 2018, including some that are undated.

Evergreen Yearbooks

by Salisbury University (1926 – 2005)

25 cartons (25 linear feet)

The Evergreen yearbooks were produced each year by a staff of students who documented the campus events, activities, organizations, graduates, and other features of school life primarily through photographs from 1926 to 2005. Digitized versions are available online here: https://archive.org/details/salisburyuniversitylibrariesnabbresearchcenter

Folklife Collection - "Gone But Not Forgotten": A Collection of Epitaths from Graveyards in the Salisbury Number Nine District

by Salisbury University Students (1976 – 1976)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1976, former Salisbury University students Carolyn M. Miller and Brenda K. Calloway collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of epitaphs from grave yards in Salisbury, Maryland's 9th election district. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and the epitaphs.

Folklife Collection - A Personal Introspection on African-American Speech

by Salisbury University Students (1995)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1995, former Salisbury University student Suzette Thom collected folk material. Her collection explores relations between African Americans with different dialects, mainly dialects from the USA and those originating from the Caribbean islands. Included are Thom's essay and transcript of interviews.

Folklife Collection - An Examination of Children's Folklore

by Salisbury University Students (1995)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1995, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Parkany collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of children, including songs, games, rhymes, and other phenomenon. Included are her essay, color photographs, an assortment of "cootie catchers", a VHS of interviews, as well as two interview cassette tapes. Transcripts are included as well.

Folklife Collection - Archiving at the Delmarva Research Center

by Salisbury University Students (1997)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1997, former Salisbury University student Courtney Gartrell collected folk material. Her collection explores working in the archives at the Delmarva Research Center. Included are her essay, an excerpt from her journal, color photographs, a list of newspaper headlines, and a series of newspaper clippings.

Folklife Collection - Bartending:

by Salisbury University Students (1999)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1999, former Salisbury University student Natalie Twele collected folk material. Her collection explores the job of bartenders, including their duties, superstitions, and traditions. Included is her essay, several floor plans, a series of menus, a cassette tape interview, and color photographs.

Folklife Collection - Crafters as a Folkgroup

by Salisbury University Students (1995)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jessica Payne collected folk material. Her collection explores crafters and their artistic creations as a folkgroup. Included are Payne's essay, an interview transcript, and color photographs.

Folklife Collection - Folklore of the Happy Timers Club

by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Walt Hyland collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of the Happy Timers Club of Salisbury, Maryland. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.

Folklife Collection - Gravestones: The Voice of Time

by Salisbury University Students (1975)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1975, former Salisbury University student Sara Timmons collected folk material. Her explores gravestones, their design, messages, and those who carve them. Included is her essay and a series of interviews.

Folklife Collection - House Types of the Salisbury Area

by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975s)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1974, former Salisbury University student Alicia Vice collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories and descriptions of house types from around the Eastern Shore. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.

Folklife Collection - Linkswiler Family Christmas Tree Skirts

by Salisbury University Students (2000)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 2000, former Salisbury University student Rachel Linkswiler collected folk material. Her collection explores her family's Christmas tradition of making Christmas tree skirts. Included is her essay, two cassette tape interviews (logs included), color picture slides, and color photographs.

Folklife Collection - Passing Time at Play It Again Sports

by Salisbury University Students (1999)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kurt Boutote collected folk material. His collection explores his experience working at the store Play It Again Sports in Salisbury, MD, including the store's atmosphere and tasks with his job. Included is his essay and black and white pictures.

Folklife Collection - Silent Voices from the Depths

by Salisbury University Students (1974 – 1974s)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1974, former Salisbury University student Bernice Wilde collected folk material. For this collection, his research focused on various epitaphs from the Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, the epitaphs, comments or explanations, as well as drawings of the gravestones.

Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Young Gay Men in Salisbury

by Salisbury University Students (1994)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 1995, former Salisbury University student Stephanie Wallace collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of the gay subculture from an emic-etic standpoint. The student interviewed two of her friends for the purpose of this paper. They discussed about gay rights marches, the reason behind their identity symbols (rainbow flag, pink triangles) and the subgroups' dressing styles (drag queens dress like women, butch wear cop uniforms, voguers wear women's clothes but dress like men, etc.). Other aspects such as music, folk speech, and more are also included. This package contains an audiotape, various xeroxed ads and pictures, a handwritten slang glossary, and a magazine featuring articles about gay rights, events and identity symbols.

Folklife Collection - The Newton Girls

by Salisbury University Students (Undated)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In 2001, former Salisbury University student Lilly Tiffin collected folk material. Her collection explores her group of friends living on Newton Street in Salisbury, MD, including their nicknames for one another, inside jokes, jargon, and other elements of their friendship. Included is her essay, a webpage printout, handwritten list of terms, and cassette tape interview (with log).

Frank A. Baker Collection

by Baker, Frank (1940 – 1986)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Frank A. Baker Collection contains contains ephemera from the production of "On Golden Pond" preformed by the Community Players of Salisbury. There are also passenger lists, and a travel guide regarding Frank Baker's travel for this performance. There are also certificates relating to Frank Baker, for appreciations and to teach about alcoholism. There are also photograph of family members of Frank Baker.

George Chevallier Collection

by George Chevallier (1820 – 2010)

4 boxes (2 linear feet)

The George Chevallier Collection documents Salisbury and Delmarva history through a variety of business ephemera and other documents, especially related to fruit, vegetable, and seafood canning. The series includes business advertisements, letterheads, receipts, and more primarily ranging from the 1880s to the 1940s. Manuscript items in the collection date back to 1820 and include financial notes, deeds, and correspondence. The collection includes many postcards (especially of local motels), directories, yearbooks, and photographs.

George White Collection

by White, George (1730 – 2007)

2 boxes,  11 oversize folders ( linear feet)

The George White Collection consists of a series of ephemera, files, and documents from Salisbury, Maryland businesses and people collected pertaining to Salisbury, Maryland during White’s former position as president of the Wicomico Historical Society.

George Wilcox Collection

by Wilcox, George (1898 – 1904)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The George Wilcox Collection contains information on George Wilcox of Salisbury, Maryland. Included are various bills to local companies such as the Salisbury Water Company, a 1904 wedding invitation, a graduation photo of J.S. Wilcox Dickinson, receipts, and one pamphlet for the Knights Templar dated 1898.

Gibbons and Cooper Oral History

by Genvert, Lauren (July 15, 2006)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Gibbons and Cooper Oral History contains two oral histories, with a transcription, conducted by Lauren Genvert. One oral history is of Aline Dryden Gibbons, which she explains her life growing up in Princess Anne, MD. The other oral history is of Pete Cooper, who grew up in Salisbury, MD and then spent a large amount of hist life in the Navy.

Grace United Methodist Church collection

by Unknown (1900s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Grace United Methodist Church collection contains a manuscript on the History of Grace United Methodist Church in Salisbury, Maryland. The manuscript discusses the history of the church, the people involved, and the evolution of it over the years. There is also a map of Salisbury from 1909, along with a few newspaper articles regarding the church.

Gunby Motor Company Envelope

by Gunby Motor Company (circa 1960)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Gunby Motor Company Envelope contains two envelopes from the Gunby Motor Company located in Salisbury, Maryland.

Harry L. Harcum papers

by Harcum, Harry L. (1910 – 1917)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

The Harry L. Harcum papers documents Harry’s involvement in local businesses and civic engagements in Salisbury, Maryland which include the development of the Boy Scouts of America, Wicomico County chapter as well as the associated African-American Boy Scout Troop, 1910-1917. In addition to Harcum’s engagements the papers also reflect the purchase of land in the Camden Avenue district as well as the design and construction of his family home, the Harcum House on Park Avenue. The records provide insight as to how residents of Salisbury utilized local business. Harry Harcum bought and sold stocks, this offers a glimpse of how Americans engaged in trade domestically and abroad.

Hearn Business Card Collection

by Murray's Restaurant;  Northwood Bar (1900s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains business cards for local Salisbury restaurants, including the Northwood Bar, which advertised a Dance held every Saturday and Murry's Restaurant on Route 13.

Hearn Electricity Certificate

by Underwriters' Association of The Middle Department (April 29, 1908)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Hearn Electricity Certificate is a certificate for electricity from Salisbury, Md. The certificate belonged to Eliza Hearn and is dated 1908.

Henrietta Byrd papers

by Byrd, Henrietta (1842 – 1891)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

The Henrietta Byrd papers are deeds, wills, lease, transactions, and correspondence of a 19th Century businesswomen in Salisbury, Maryland, 1842-1891. Following the death of her husband, Henrietta sought legal counsel from Congressmen and Attorney, John Rankin Franklin, to understand her rights as a widowed entrepreneur in the Antebellum Era. She later owned at least two properties, including the “Wicomico House,” which was four-story restaurant and hotel on Main Street, Salisbury.

Holloway Hall Photograph

by Unknown (1930s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a picture of Holloway Hall with three young girls sitting on the steps sometime during the mid-1930s.

Holloway Photograph Collection

by Holloway, William J. (1910 – 1930s)

3 boxes (0.75 linear feet)

Dr. William James Holloway was born in Salisbury on January 29, 1873. The Holloway Photograph Collection depicts the formative years of the Maryland State Normal School from 1925-1928, Holloway’s family life and activities in the 1920s, and Wicomico County Public Schools in the 1910s. In 1908, Holloway became the Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools, during which he also earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Columbia University. By 1917, he was named the State Supervisor of Rural Schools and then the Assistant State Superintendent of Schools in 1922. Holloway’s proposal for a normal school in Salisbury came to fruition in September 1925; he was named superintendent and principal of the school. Holloway resigned on October 5, 1934 and passed away on Saturday March 14, 1936.

Humphreys Family papers

by Humphreys, Eugene W.;  Humphreys, Josephine (1860 – 1963)

4 cartons,  2 boxes (5 linear feet)

The Humphreys family papers document the educational and social activities of Dr. Eugene and Josephine Humphreys and their children who lived at 105 Broad Street, Salisbury, Maryland. Materials date from 1867-1963 with the bulk of the material dating from 1890-1933 including correspondence, educational, economic and photographic materials of the family. Also documented through correspondence, legal records, and photographs are boarders who resided with the Humphreys and associated families including Mary Gordon Toadvine, Joseph and Mary Graham and John D. Williams.

Humphreys Lake Photographs

by Unknown (1930 – 1950)

folders (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains two early twentieth century photographs: Humphreys Lake and the electric fountain in the Municipal Park, Salisbury, MD.

Institutional and Accreditation Reports

by Salisbury University (1924 – 2016)

10 cartons (10 linear feet)

This collection consists of the various institutional and accreditation reports related to and issued by Salisbury University from 1924 to 2016. Accreditation reports include those submitted to National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Middle States Association (MSA). Institutional reports include fact books, enrollment data, annual reports, affirmative action reports, master/short/long range plans, and many others.

Irma Jean Dodd-McNelia collection

by Unknown (1950 – 1955)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Series of black and white photographic prints acquired by Irma Jean Dodd-McNelia; the prints feature local Salisbury, Maryland residents in their daily life including trips to the beach and within their homes. The photographs were taken between 1950 and 1955 and some of the residents include Dorothy Hopkins, JoAnne Phillips, Iris Merritt Webster, Marianna Rounds, Ann Faith Hill and Johnny Merritt.

J.D. Blackwell Papers

by Blackwell, J.D. (1939 – 1947)

1 box (3 linear feet)

These documents are correspondence, memos, press releases, and other media belonging to Jefferson Davis Blackwell, President of the State Teachers College at Salisbury from 1935 to 1955. The bulk of matierials in this collection date from 1940-1948, and specifically the years of the Second World War. The collection documents STC correspondence to and from Blackwell, events, employment, programs, academic curriculum, construction, budgeting, supply requisitions, student lists, grades, staff lists. Also included are letters to and from the registrar and other administration copied for the president.

Jackson Family Property History

by Hughes, Mary (2014)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Report of the Jackson family's property history once located at 500 - 514 Camden Avenue, named The Homestead and The Towers. The property was purchased by St. Francis de Sales Parish and converted into the Olde Carriage House Thrift Shop. The report documents the changing land from 1880 - 2014.

Jay Mason Photograph Collection

by Mason, Jay;  Tidewater Publishers (1973 – 1978)

1 box,  1 oversize box (1.75 linear feet)

The Jay Mason Photograph collection contains prints, negatives, contact sheets, and some slides taken by Mason between 1973 and 1978 primarily in Worcester County, Maryland. Mason's work appeared in the Tidewater Times and subjects of photographs included many waterways and watermen, people in portrait and working, historic buildings and structures, roads and roadsides, and landscape and nature scenes. While some prints include descriptions of the subjects, additional descriptions can be found in the mounted photographs.

Jim Jackson Delmarva ephemera collection

by Jackson, Jim (1851 – 1992)

4 boxes,  1 oversize box (5.5 linear feet)

This collection consists of assorted local paper ephemera from 1852 to 1990. Most of the items originated from the George Bounds & Company of Hebron, the J. H. Farlow & Brother of Salisbury and the Wimbrow & Company of Whaleyville and William and Edwin Sirman. Included are cannery tokens from the Harold B. Kennerly & Son in Nanticoke, Maryland. Also included are over 925 postcards of Salisbury from the 19th to the 21st century arranged by subject.

Joe Hopwood Potato House paintings

by Hopwood, Joe (2002-2005)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains two paintings and a sketch of potato houses by Joe Hopwood in May 2002 and 2005, one of the Riall Farm and the other of Winwright Farm on Route 349, both in Tyaskin, Maryland. The third is of a potato house on the Smoot Farm, west Salisbury.

John Groutt Papers

by Groutt, John (1980 – 2020)

7 boxes,  3 oversize folders (7.25 linear feet)

This collection contains emails, letters, financial and fundraising documents, meeting minutes, and advertising materials for the Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET). These papers were collected by John Groutt, whose personal papers such as correspondence and educational materials are also included in the collection.

John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. records

by John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. (1899 – 1993)

3 boxes,  1 oversize folder (4 linear feet)

The records of John H. Dulany and Son Incorporated, (also known Dulany and Johnson and Dulany and Sons), documents the growth and management of John H. Dulany and Son Inc. which was located in Fruitland Maryland. The materials date from the company’s inception in 1899 through 1984 with the bulk of the material dating from 1944-1966. The materials include photographs, correspondence, biographies, and awards documents the growth of the Dulany plants as well as business and political interests of the company. Biographies and photographs of Dulany family members and histories of the company are also included.

John Jacob Collection

by Jacob, John E. (1671 – 2013)

30 boxes,  1 drawer (34.25 linear feet)

The John Jacob Collection consists of two parts that document the life and career of attorney and historian, John E. Jacob, Jr.: collected material and personal research. Jacob collected a variety of original documents that comprise series one of the collection, including personal papers of families, ledgers, scrapbooks, land and legal documents, photographs, ephemera, and other paper-based items. Jacob also kept detailed handwritten notes and indices when researching various topics related to the history of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, as well as his handwritten drafts for books and lectures, which comprise series two of the collection. The collection has folder-level descriptions in the inventory.

Jolly Jack Toyland film collection

by Unknown (1956)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

16mm film and digital copy of the Jolly Jack Toyland television show, from December 1956 that was broadcast on WBOC and filmed at White & Leonard's on Main St in Salisbury, Md.

Joseph Long Papers

by Long, Joseph L. (1937 – 2005)

8 cartons,  3 oversize boxes (11.25 linear feet)

Joe Long was an American athlete, soldier, railroad worker, and politician born in 1921 in Delmar, Maryland. The Joe Long collection contains material compiled by Joe Long and his wife Mabel, who acted his campaign manager during campaigns. Materials included are newspapers, government bills, speeches, cards, letters, books, scrapbooks, and photographs compiled and saved by the Longs since the late 1930's.

Junior Board Follies newsletter

by Cargill, Jerome H. (1962)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a copy of the Junior Board Follies of 1962 documenting the activities of the organization.

K. King Burnett papers

by Burnett, K. King (1894 – 2014)

22 cartons,  2 boxes (23 linear feet)

The K. King Burnett papers encompass the executive activities and operations of numerous environmental organizations. These documents reflect the impact that preservation regulations had on the Delmarva Peninsula specifically, Wicomico and Worcester counties as it evolved from 1960 - 2014, and the entirety of the papers span from as early as 1894 - 2014. Burnett served as a legal advisor for these organizations. His papers contain numerous board of director reports which reflect by-law drafts and final copies, logistics proceedings regarding agency consolidation, and documents entailing litigation representation including the enforcement of environmental regulations. Organizations of note include Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Wicomico Planning, Zoning, and Development Committee, and Greater Salisbury Committee.

Kamanitz's Central Drugs of Salisbury postcards

by Kamanitz, Irvin (1945 – 1987)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

This collection consists of approximately 200 postcards that were sold in Irvin Kamanitz's Central Drugs in downtown Salisbury, Maryland. While most of the postcards are black and white and from the 1950s, there are some from the 1940s and up to the 1980s (several in color). There are 2-3 copies of each postcard, which depict scenes around Salisbury and across the Delmarva Peninsula.

Kathryn Adkins Collection

by Kathryn Adkins (1905 – 1985)

1 box (1.1 linear feet)

This collection contains documents from Adkins Lumber Company and its founding family members as well as books, photographs, and newspapers from their involvement in various Maryland politics and urban development projects from 1905 to 1986. Also included are maps and booklets from Samuel F. Adkins’ time in World War 1.

Knights Templar film collection

by Unknown (1927)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

16 mm film and digitized copy featuring the Knights Templar of Salisbury, Maryland; the film documents the organizations activities including parades and golf outings. Also documented on the film is a Salisbury Main Street parade and a Salisbury vs. Cambridge baseball game.

L. Thomas Parker collection

by Parker, Thomas L. (1922)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The L. Thomas Parker collection contains the correspondence of Thomas Parker in 1922 when he was a member of the Maryland General Assembly. The majority of the letters were written by Salisbury residents and the topics range from conditions of colored schools, taxes, race track gambling and labor laws. Correspondents include the Salisbury Community League, Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church, Maryland Dept. of Education, Vermont Board of Charities and Probation, and The Jackson & Gutman Co (manufacturers of the Salisbury Shirts).

L.W. Gunby papers

by Gunby, L.W. (1845 – 1991)

7 cartons,  2 oversize boxes (9.5 linear feet)

The L.W. Gunby papers consist of the personal papers of L.W. Gunby and of his family and of the records of his businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula from 1845 to 1991. The collection contains financial ledgers and hundreds of letters, deeds, mortgages, stock certificates and tax returns, offering insight into a century of economic life on the Delmarva Peninsula. It includes the testimonial of Rev. George Handy Wailes on the occasion of Gunby’s selection as Salisbury’s Man of the Year in 1936. Wailes, the Visiting Professor of Hebrew at Princeton Theological Seminary, honors Gunby’s business and civic contributions to the city of Salisbury. The collection also includes a scrapbook commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Gunby’s Hardware in 1972.

Land Survey, Salisbury, Maryland

by Holloway, J. Asbury (1821)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Report of a survey laying out the town of Salisbury, Maryland, in Somerset and Worcester Counties, May 10,1821. The plat of land reported, was for the land known as Morris Land near Collins' Wharf on the Wicomico Creek.

Laurel-Thomas Young Collection

by Young, Thomas (1937 – 2000)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

The Laurel-Thomas Young Collection mostly documents the life of "Tommy" Young from 1937 to 1948 while he was a teenager and student at State Teachers College in Salisbury. The collection includes a photograph of the 1937 Salisbury Indians, Eastern Shore League baseball team, a scrapbook of S.T.C. baseball clippings and dance cards, and two issues of The Holly Leaf. Also included is a postcard from Salisbury State University and a metal button which reads "Salisbury State Go Gulls."

Layfield Family papers

by Layfield Family (1925 – 1926)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Layfield Papers contain letters and postcards to and from Layfield family members. Most of the documents are addressed to Dorothy Layfield, and discuss personal topics such as life in other areas, and inquiring about Salisbury, Maryland.

Ledger of Waller and Phillips Manufactures

by Waller and Philips Manufactures (1933 – 1940)

1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)

Ledger of Waller and Philips Manufactures and Wholesale Dealers in Mine Props, Piling and Lumber, Salisbury, Md. 1933-1940. Also includes insurance policies for Waller Paving Company, Incorporated.

Lenora C. Betts stock certificates

by Unknown (1910 – 1919)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This collection contains six stock certificates held by Lenora C. Betts dating between 1910 and 1919. Companies include the Peninsula Produce Exchange, Peninsula Trust Company, Salisbury Marine Construction Company, and the Peninsula Rapid Transit Company.

Lester Fooks Collection

by Fooks, Lester (1874 – 1986)

2 boxes (1 linear feet)

The Lester Fooks Collection was compiled by the Private from Salisbury, Maryland primarily between 1941 and 1945, although some of the material dates after this period to 1986 and even more dates before to 1874. The collection documents Fooks' service in Europe during the Second World War. The collection consists of photographs of American troops during the construction of a bridge, photographs of Adolf Hitler and German troops, French postcards, Reichsbank notes ranging from 1 to 100,000 that date between 1908 and 1923, Dutch athletic awards from the 1930s, German cigarettes with Nazi stamps, a Nazi pin and uniform cutting, an American stamp, and coins from Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States that date between 1874 and 1986. The collection also includes a German ammunitions box with Fooks' addresses written on top.

Lester Laws papers

by Laws, Lester (1816 – 1994)

6 cartons,  3 oversize folders (10.5 linear feet)

The Lester Laws papers consist of the records of Laws Construction Company and of the personal papers of Lester Laws and of his family from 1816 to 1994. The collection contains advertising, photographs, financial ledgers, correspondence, receipts and blueprints offering insight into the development of the infrastructure of the Delmarva Peninsula between 1920 and 1959. The company records include dozens of advertisements for construction equipment, tools and building materials and photographs of construction projects in progress. The collection also includes Lester Laws’ genealogy notes, and the personal papers of his daughter, Helen Laws Pomar. Pomar attended Salisbury State Teachers College, now Salisbury University, and served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. Her college score reports, military manuals, and copies of a post-newspaper from Camp White, Oregon, provide a glimpse into the educational and military experience of women in the 1930s and 1940s.

Levin and Alys Handy ration book

by Handy, Alys;  Handy, Levin (1944)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Levin and Alys Handy ration book documents a couple in their fifties rationing during World War II in Salisbury, Maryland. Documenting materials include the ration book (1944) and photocopies of the pages.

Lift Every Voice Project

by Wicomico Public Libraries (circa 2020)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

The "Lift Every Voice" project was aimed to engage local teens with older local members of the African American community who could provide memories and recollections of race relations and racial injustice in Salisbury and Delmarva. Along with these interviews, participating teens would meet in a community poetry workshop to create a community poem from the content of their interviews.

Lina Lecates Scrapbook

by Lecates, Lina (1925 – 1927)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Lina Lecates was a student at Maryland State Normal School from 1925 to 1927. This scrapbook contains programs and keepsakes from Lina Lecates’ time at the Maryland State Normal School. This includes letters, dried flowers, engagement announcements, newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, and a doily.

Linda Duyer African-American History Collection

by Duyer, Linda (1879 – 1999)

3 boxes,  1 oversize box (4.25 linear feet)

This collection contains photos, documents, newspaper articles, and publications related to African American history on Delmarva, particularly in Salisbury and Wicomico County. It includes genealogical research, research related to Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad, and documents related to Charles H. Chipman.

Lindley Lentz Scrapbook

by Lentz, Lindley (1946 – 1947)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Lindley Lentz was a student at State Teachers College from 1946 to 1947. Captain Lentz later became a naval officer. This loose scrapbook contains student items from 1946 and 1947 such as grade cards, an admission letter, tuition receipt, student handbook, alma mater and fight songs, and other programs.

Loma Dryden papers

by Murray, Loma Catherine Dryden (1938 – 1939)

2 folders (0.1 linear feet)

Loma Catherine Dryden Murray attended Salisbury State Teachers College from 1935 to 1939. The Loma Dryden Papers include her notebook that she kept for all of her classes in her senior year, as well as her diploma and class stone.

Louise Smith papers

by Smith, Louise (1903 – 2013)

14 oversize boxes,  1 box (14.25 linear feet)

The Louise Smith papers document the personal and political activities of Salisbury, Maryland’s City Council President Louise Smith from 1940-2011, with the bulk of the records documenting her political career from her initial entry into the race in 2007 through her decision not to run for re-election in 2011. Documenting records include photographs, official campaign documents, newspaper clippings, and speeches. The meeting minutes from city council meetings April 2007 – April 2011 including legislative, special and closed meetings.

Main Street, Salisbury, Md., photographs

by Unknown (1930, 1955)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The photographs of Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland feature the intersections of Main Street and Division Street, circa 1930, and the corner of West Market Street and Main Street, 1955. Businesses visible in the prints include Ulman's Theater, Smith Dress Shop, and the Wicomico Hotel.

Margaret Hankins Photograph Album

by Hankins, Margaret (1927 – 1931)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Margaret Hankins (later Miller) was a student at the State Normal School at Salisbury in 1927 and 1928. This photograph album contains approximately 88 vernacular photographs taken by Margaret Hankins between 1927 and 1931, although many are undated and unidentified. There are two pasted items in the front of the scrapbook: an article and a Salisbury pennant print. Hankins later became the president of the Alumni Association and moved to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She passed away in 2006.

Maritime and Railroad photograph collection

by Lewis, Robert J. (1920 – 1970)

6 folders (0.06 linear feet)

Series of black and white photographic prints documenting transportation pathways of maritime steamships, tugboats and ferries as well as railroad transportation in Baltimore as well as varying locations throughout the Eastern Shore including Vienna, Pocomoke, Salisbury and Whitehaven, Maryland and Chincoteague, Virginia.

Mary Corkran Scrapbook

by Corkran, Mary (1931 – 1932)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Mary Corkran (later Davis) was a student at the State Normal School at Salisbury and graduated in 1932. She passed away in 1986. This loose scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, programs, and other ephemera related to Corkran’s time as a student at the State Normal School at Salisbury in 1931 and 1932.

Mary Klein correspondence

by Raycob, Viola (October 5, 1992)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Mary Klein correspondence contains a letter from Viola Raycob in Salisbury, Maryland to Mary Klein in Princess Anne, Maryland dated October 5, 1992. Within the letter, Raycob expressed her wish to discover the identity of her mother and father. Mary Klein was documenting family histories within Delmarva at the time, and Raycob was hoping Klein could offer her some advice on where to begin research.

Maryland and Delaware Postcard Collection

by The Harry P. Cann & Bro. Co. (1959)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains various postcards from Delaware and Maryland, portraying local parks, houses, and hotels, and other buildings of interest. Postcards were published by Harry P. Cann & Brother Company in 1959.

Maryland Humanities Teachers' Institute: Documenting School Desegregation through Oral History

by Salisbury University Archives (2017 – 2019)

7 folders (1 linear feet)

These oral histories document the history of desegregation, integration, and racial-change in Wicomico County during the 1950's, 60's, and 70's through interviews with students and educators who remember this time period. Subjects range from administrative development of racially-progressive programs in schools, the construction of new schools such as Parkside High School, to the experiences of African-American teachers in the Wicomico County school system during segregation and integration. Compiled transcripts, questions, notes, and time logs are attached.

Men’s Chorus Ledger

by Maryland State Teachers College Men’s Chorus (1936 – 1941)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

The Maryland State Teachers College Men’s Chorus was founded in the fall of 1935 and ran through at least 1941. The ledger contains rosters for the Men’s Chorus from 1936 to 1941. It also includes which members attended meetings and when the group performed. The 1936 roster details the voice type of each member. The first 74 pages have been removed.

Mia Vye Postcard Collection

by Ulman Bros. (1930s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains three post cards depicting scenes from Salisbury, Maryland that include Main Street, Ulman's Opera House and Maryland State Teachers College.

Milford W. Twilley Papers

by Twilley, Buela;  Twilley, Milford W. (1922 – 1993)

3 boxes,  1 oversize box (3 linear feet)

The Milford W. Twilley Papers contain materials that range from 1922 to 1993. Twilley was extremely involved in not only the development of a number of housing complexes around the Salisbury area, but he was also involved in the community. This collection contains newspaper articles and advertisements, personal and business correspondence, photographs, housing sketches, and various pamphlets that all document his life in Salisbury.

Minnie Gordy Collection

by Salisbury Post Office (circa 1950)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Minnie Gordy Collection contains letters from the Salisbury Post Office thanking Minnie Gordy for her service at the Post Office. There are personal letters and printed poems thanking Minnie Gordy. There are also photographs of Minnie Gordy accepting an award from the Salisbury Post Office.

Minutes of the Faculty

by Faculty of the Maryland Normal School/State Teachers College (1925 – 1952)

2 boxes (0.5 linear feet)

In the early years of the Maryland State Normal School, the faculty assumed many of the administrative responsibilities. Besides determining curriculum, the members of the faculty—among other things— formed committees, planned expenditures, planned school trips and social events, managed the extracurricular activities of the students, and coordinated with the other state teachers colleges. The minutes of the faculty document the weekly and bi-weekly meetings of the school’s faculty members from 1925 to 1952. These loose minutes also included associated documents like reports, notes, correspondence, and other ephemera. These meetings demonstrate the broad roles the faculty at the school assumed in addition to their instruction. There is a gap in the records between 1926 and 1931.

Minutes of the Student Council

by Student Council of the Maryland Normal School/State Teachers College (1925 – 1942)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

The Student Council formed during the Maryland State Normal School’s first year in 1925 and was under the direction of one professor. These ledgers contain the meeting minutes of the student council from 1925 to 1942.

Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company records

by Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company (1915 – 1924)

4 cartons (4 linear feet)

Series of ledgers from the Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company that document the type of goods purchased and services performed by the company in and around Salisbury, Maryland. Noted throughout the ledgers are industries as far west as St. Louis, Missouri and as far east as Boston, Massachusetts from October 1922 through May 1924.

Moose Blackout Minstrel Booklet

by Moose Century Club (1962)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a 1962 Moose Blackout Minstrel booklet. The booklet is a program for the Moose Blackout play, hosted by the Moose Century Club of Salisbury, Maryland. There are also many advertisements for local businesses within the program.

Morris Family papers

by Morris, Dorothy C. (1864 – 1986)

1 carton,  2 oversize boxes (4.25 linear feet)

The Morris Family papers document the Salisbury, Maryland residents who lived at 533 South Division Street and owned and operated the Morris Millwork Company. Photographic prints and funeral ephemera document the relationships of Levin Merrill Morris, his wife, S. Martha and their daughter, Dorothy Catherine, 1890-1955. Additionally, handwritten notes on family birth, marriage and death records have been maintained, this includes an 1864 Evidence of Title for Richard Morris of the US Colored Troop. Dorothy’s friendships with her college classmates are documented in a scrapbook she compiled while at Temple University as well as in The Tatler, the yearbook of Wicomico High School.

Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church (Fruitland, MD) Collection

by Mt. Cavalry United Methodist Church (1871 – 2011)

2 boxes (2 linear feet)

This collection is 2 books of church records from the African-American church, Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Fruitland, MD. The collection also contains records from Friendship Church in Allen, MD and Flower Hill Church in Eden, MD. As well as loose marriage licenses. Dated from 1871 through 1980s.

Myers and Doris Calcott Letters

by Calcott, Doris;  Calcott, Myers (1917 – 1951)

9 boxes (4.5 linear feet)

These letters were written between 1917 and 1951 by Myers "Jack" Calcott and Doris Gay and chronicle their relationship as it progressed from friends to spouses. Myers and Doris, who were married on June 18, 1929, began writing each other in 1927 and sent many several page letters until Myers' death on July 10, 1951; letters prior to 1927 are primarily from Myers' mother while he was attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as some of Doris' personal letters and school certificates when she lived in Charles Town, West Virginia. Myers' worked for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation after graduating, which meant he moved frequently and was often at sea while Doris and their three daughters remained in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Newport Beach. Myers served on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Magoffin as a naval reservist. In 1946 they moved into their first permanent home in Salisbury, Maryland but Myers, who had struggled with drinking problems, became a patient at Perry Point Veterans Hospital.

Nancy Johnson collection

by Unknown (1900 – 1995)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Nancy Johnson collection contains pamphlets from the Green Hill Church, Holly Grove Mennonite Church, and Great Choptank Parish. Additionally, it also contains pamphlets pertaining to Wicomico County, education in Wicomico County, Republican women of Maryland, and historic preservation.

New Yorker Salisbury Article

by Hamburger, Philip (1960)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains an article written by Philip Hamburger of the New Yorker in 1960 on the city of Salisbury.

Newtown Historic District Collection

by Unknown (1805 – 1970)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Newtown Historic District Collection contains historical information on the architecture of the Historical Newtown District in Salisbury, Maryland. The collection contains notes detailing different architectural influences from different time periods within the district. There are also maps of the district to understand how it looks. There are brochures for houses and businesses in the district. The collection also includes the names of people who have lived in the district from 1805-1970.

Northwood Bar business cards

by Dennis, Winfield (circa 1955)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Series of calling cards for the Northwood Bar, located on Alexander Street, Salisbury. The bar was owned by Winfield Dennis, of 801 Cooper Street, Salisbury. The establishment was known for its Starlight Room, and had the capacity to seat 500 patrons.

Nutters Election House Collection

by Wicomico Historical Society (1820 – 1986)

3 boxes,  13 oversize folders (22.75 linear feet)

The Nutters Election House Collections consists of over 2,500 objects and archival items from national state and local political campaigns spanning from 1820-1986. The archival portion of the collection consists of nearly 700 items covering aspects of local, state, and national political campaigns from advertisement to completion. Additionally, the collection contains newspapers, as well as some general business concerning the Nutters Election House Museum.

Office of Publication Photographs

by Salisbury University Office of Publications (1928 – 2019)

81 cartons,  1 drawer (82.25 linear feet)

The Salisbury University Office of Publications has produced University publications and are responsible for photographs that correspond with articles inside of the publications. The Office of Publications grew out of the Office of Public Relations and is now part of Advancement and External Affairs. This collection consists of nearly all of the photographs taken by the Office of Publications, including slides, negatives, prints, and CDs.

Old Streets of Salisbury collection

by Brittingham, Pat (circa 1967)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Old Streets of Salisbury collection contains an essay titled "A Short History of the Streets and Roads of the Eastern Shore of Maryland", written by a Wicomico High School student Pat Brittingham. There is also an article from the July 18, 1963 issue of The Salisbury Times titled "Old Streets in Salisbury."

Otis Twilley papers

by Wootten, Orlando (1972 – 2015)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Otis S. Twilley papers documents the economic activities of Otis Twilley as a seed business man in Salisbury, Maryland. Documenting materials include a photocopied newspaper clipping on Twilley as well as a hand-written letter by his daughter regarding additional artifacts related to her father.

Outstanding Women in Salisbury Reunion records

by Edward H. Nabb Research Center (1982)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Outstanding Women in Salisbury Reunion Collection contains memorabilia celebrating the reunion of "Who's Who among Outstanding Women in Salisbury". It was created by the Edward H. Nabb Research Center in contribution to Wicomico County's Sesqui-Bi-Centennial in 1982.

PAC 14 Collection

by PAC-14 Public Access Television (1990 – 2014)

35 cartons (35 linear feet)

This collection contains the audiovisual archives of Delmarva's public access television station, PAC-14 (formerly Access 26). Ranging primarily from the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, the collection consists of regular programming and recorded events in various stages from raw and master footage. Many tapes are not clearly identified.

Papers of Margaret Jones Bloodsworth

by Bloodsworth, Margaret Jones (1936-1942, 1989-1996)

1 box,  1 oversize box (1 linear feet)

The Papers of Margaret Jones Bloodsworth offer an extensive look into the life of the Margaret Jones over the years when she was a student at Wicomico High School and Salisbury State College from 1936 to 1942. The collection is comprised of print material such as portraits of Margaret, a list of her high school classmates in memoriam, a program for 50th reunion of the Wicomico High Schools Class of 1941, and an information about the State Teachers College in Salisbury, Maryland. Additionally within the collection, two scrapbooks created by Margaret Jones also depict her life experiences during her time attending high school and college, as well as a glimpse into the later years of her life from 1989 to 1996. The collection also includes a photographic print of the Wicomico High School senior class of 1941. Furthermore, the papers of Margaret Jones Bloodsworth help to document and illustrate what life was like for residents in the Wicomico County area in the late 1930s to 1940s.

Parker and Hearn Families Collection

by Unknown (1760 – 1933)

2 boxes (1.75 linear feet)

This collection consists of documents related to the Parker, Hearn, and Byrd families of Worcester and Somerset (later Wicomico) counties from the late eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. The collection is divided into two series: Land and Legal Documents, and the records of the International Order of Odd Fellows lodge of Crisfield, Maryland. The land and legal records should be viewed alongside the Dixon-Davis Collection, as it contains materials on the same individuals.

Parsons Cemetery Burial records

by Shade, Emily (1900s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection lists all the people buried in Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland. The list also contains the birth and death of every person within the cemetery. The cemetery covers deaths that happened throughout the twentieth century.

Parsons Cemetery Collection

by Parsons Cemetery (circa 1870 – 2011s)

3 boxes (2.5 linear feet)

This collection consists of 26 ledgers and three-ring binders documenting burials at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland between the 1870s and 2011. Included are both alphabetical listings of lot owners (binders) and lot-ordered listings for both single sites and family lots (ledgers). Listings include financial information for lot sales, internments, and names of deceased.

Pat Taylor collection

by Taylor, Pat (1940 – 1970)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

This collection contains a variety of material on several subjects including education, organizations, land, buildings and objects. The first series consists of booklets containing 9th grade Social Studies lesson plans designed by the Wicomico Board of Education with the purpose of replacing Civics. The second series contains records from the State Teachers College. The third series includes building surveys completed in preparation for an exhibit.

Paul Butler collection

by Butler, Paul (1694 – 1928)

1 box,  1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)

Paul Butler collection consists of photocopies of historical documents from Wicomico and Worcester Counties, Maryland, accumulated by Paul Butler. It contains land deeds and manumission deeds documenting African American history from 1803-1928. It includes a copy of the book, Commanders of the Dining Room, with a biographical sketch of L.D. Houston, a native of Salisbury, Maryland, and the headwaiter of the Peninsula Hotel in Seabright, New Jersey, in 1905. The collection also contains court dockets, voting records and ledgers documenting legal and economic history from 1694-1910. It includes a ledger from a school in Lindseyville (Klej Grange) Maryland from 1850-1852, and a ledger from a store in Tyaskin, Maryland from 1898-1901.

Pemberton Hall Foundation Oral History Collection

by Gaskill, Erik (1971 – 2018s)

6 folders ( linear feet)

These oral histories document the history of the restoration of Pemberton Hall Manor and the formation of the Pemberton Hall Foundation beginning in 1971 through interviews with current and former members of the Pemberton Hall Foundation. These narrators speak about their memories, obstacles faced, and allies who helped secure Pemberton Manor's historical integrity. Compiled transcriptions are attached.

Peter Shockley Collection

by Shockley, Peter S. (1675 – 1935)

1 oversize box,  10 boxes (6 linear feet)

The Peter Shockley Collection contains deed transfers, plats, survey information, and transit books involving the work of civil engineer Peter Shockley during the early 20th century. Shockley oversaw transfers of land and often surveyed the land being transferred and drew plats for the land. Throughout his career surveying the Delmarva area, he used over 100 transit books containing information from deed transfers, election districts, and general land surveys of people, places, and businesses. Some of the land histories involved in deed transfers go back to the 17th century.

Phillip Day papers

by Wicomico High School (1933 – 1992)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains pamphlets from the 1941 and 1942 class reunions of Wicomico High School, a coaster from the 1941 reunion, and a graduation photograph and a corresponding photograph of the surviving members of the class of 1942 taken in 1992. Additionally, there are three photographs of the 1933 flood of downtown Salisbury, Maryland.

Photograph Files

by Salisbury University (1923 – 2015)

8 cartons (8 linear feet)

The Photographs Collection includes thousands of photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets, and reproductions that document the history of Salisbury University from its groundbreaking in 1923 and founding in 1925 to nearly the present.

Photograph of E. Homer White Sr. and E. Homer White Jr.

by Perry-Pix Photographic Studio (circa 1943)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

Sepia-toned photographic print of E. Homer White Sr. and E. Homer White Jr., standing outside of the shoe store E. Homer White Sr. owned in Salisbury, Maryland at 229 Main Street, circa 1943.

Photograph of the 1886 Fire

by Unknown (1886)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains an image of the aftermath of the 1886 Salisbury fire.

Poplar Hill Mansion Drawing

by Staley, Marion (1986)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Pen and ink line drawing of Poplar Hill Mansion, completed in 1986 by Marion Staley.

Proclamation, County Council Dr. Seth Hurdle

by Unknown (1987)

1 folder (2.5 linear feet)

Proclamation. A 1987 Modern Printing Co proclamation titled "County Council of Wicomico County, Maryland Proclamation." The proclamation describes Seth H. Hurdle, a renowned doctor in Wicomico County, and his many achievements in the health field. The Wicomico County Health Department's newest facility was named the Seth H. Hurdle Building.

R.E. Powell newsletter

by Unknown (1874 – 1964)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The R.E. Powell Newsletter contains a 90th anniversary newsletter from the R.E. Powell Company. The newsletter contains employee information, Wicomico county news, and a brief history of R.E. Powell.

Rayner Brothers Incorporated records

by Rayner Brothers Inc. (1909 – 1993)

1 carton,  1 oversize box (2.25 linear feet)

The Rayner Brothers Incorporated records documents the growth and development of both Rayner Farm Inc. and Rayner Brothers Inc. The materials date from 1909-1993 with the bulk of the material dating from 1956-1970. Records include meeting minutes which document the company’s by-laws, financial records, and business concerns. These records also include stock certificates, land deeds, ledgers containing plant orders and expenses, and correspondence which include letters of recommendation for Hedley Rayner. Also included are a series of the Rayner’s Berry Book published from 1926-1992. Photographs document the development of the farm and the different treatments implemented to increase strawberry growth.

Records of Perdue Farms, Inc.

by Perdue Farms, Inc.;  Perdue, Franklin P. (1790 – 2018)

208 boxes,  4 oversize boxes (99.08 linear feet)

The Records of Perdue Farms, Inc. consist of correspondence, agendas, memoranda, handwritten notes, reports, speeches, minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, audio and video documenting the Salisbury, Maryland company Perdue Farms, Inc, which includes both Perdue Foods and Perdue AgriBusiness. The collection also houses records pertaining to the Perdue Family, as well as some of Frank P. Perdue's personal papers, dating from 1790 to 2018 (though primarily from 1970 to 2000).

Records of the Board of Trustees of State Universities and Colleges of Maryland

by Board of Trustees of State Universities and Colleges of Maryland;  Salisbury State College (1960 – 1987)

9 cartons (9 linear feet)

The records consist of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities and Colleges of Maryland’s minutes from 1960 to 1987. This collection also contains correspondence and documents shared between Salisbury State College and the Board, as well as meeting materials from various schools and businesses in Washington D.C and Maryland that date from 1969-1979.

Records of the City of Salisbury City Clerk

by City of Salisbury (1869 – 1987)

9 cartons,  13 folders (13 linear feet)

The Records of the City of Salisbury City Clerk include 12 ledgers containing the city's charter, ordinances, and meeting minutes from 1869 to 1987. The collection also contains loose ordinances passed from 1890 to 1960 and loose meeting minutes that document City Hall activities from 1924 to 1952. Until 1924, the records were handwritten; from 1924 to 1987, records are typescript. Also included in these records is the 1932 Bicentennial Celebration's signature register. Includes records from M-216 #3 and #4.

Records of the City of Salisbury Field Operations

by City of Salisbury (circa 1890 – 2020)

85 drawers,  1 carton (505 linear feet)

This collection consists of approximately 10,000 plans, maps, drawings, and other oversize documents from the City of Salisbury's Department of Field Operations and, prior to its inclusion in the Field Ops department, the Department of Public Works. While the record dates range from approximately 1890 to 2020, the majority of the collection dates between 1920 and 1980. Included are property surveys, utility maps and plans, water works materials, and other infrastructure-related documents used to build, maintain, and alter structures and properties in the City of Salisbury. Notably included are 1988 aerial photographs of the city (contact prints and negatives), project progress photographs, and microfiche reproductions of many of the oversize items. Includes records from M-221-7 #6

Records of the Developmental Studies Program

by Salisbury State College (1975 – 1985)

4 cartons (4 linear feet)

The Records of the College Developmental Studies Program contains documents regarding the Developmental Studies Program at Salisbury State College from 1975 to 1985. The collection contains internal documents, personal communications, data processing records, budget records, admissions and application records, and policy statements among other relevant information. 

Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs

by Karna, Duane;  Salisbury University Students;  Thompson, Klaudia;  Thompson, Ray (1980 – 2015)

2 cartons,  2 oversize boxes (3.5 linear feet)

The Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs collection documents the history of the German Club at Salisbury University and two study abroad programs offered by the Modern Languages Department between 1980 and 2015. Included in the collection are flyers, photographs, scrapbooks, video recordings, press releases, administrative forms, notes and correspondence among other materials created by Salisbury University (previously Salisbury State College and Salisbury State University) students and the advisor of German Club, Klaudia Thompson. Two events, Oktoberfest and Immersion Weekend, are the main focus of the German Club records. In addition, there are programs, posters, itineraries, travel guides and brochures, advertisements for the program, and postcards from abroad that document a winter study abroad program and a summer study abroad program. There are additional materials related to the Modern Languages Department itself, mostly regarding German courses and events, that include correspondence and publications by or about the Department. Lastly, there is a large collection of photographs and scrapbooks documenting events held by the German Club and the study abroad trips.

Records of the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE)

by Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE);  Salisbury University (1993 – 2012)

43 cartons,  17 boxes (50 linear feet)

The Records of the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) document the Salisbury University office from its founding in 1999 (as well as the initial planning stages in 1998) to 2012.

Records of the Library

by Salisbury University Libraries (1935 – 2016)

4 cartons,  3 boxes (6.66 linear feet)

The Records of the Library contain records, photographs, and memorabilia from Salisbury University Libraries that range from 1950 to 1990. The University Libraries began as the College Library and was housed in Holloway Hall. In 1957, a building known as the College Library was built. The building was dedicated as Blackwell Library in 1966. In 2016, the library moved from Blackwell to the newly constructed Guerrieri Academic Commons. The records include information on the administration, employees, and changes of the Library. Changes mentioned include the building and dedication of Blackwell as well as the Guerrieri Academic Commons. Ledgers and journals in the collection detail incoming books, fines, and lost books. The collection also includes scrapbooks, photographs, and other ephemera relating to the library. Library publications and material relating to events hosted by the library are present in the collection.

Records of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons​

by Salisbury University Libraries (1998 – 2016)

3 cartons (3.15 linear feet)

The Records of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons​ contains blueprints, meeting notes, newspaper articles, and various correspondences surrounding the construction of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons that range from 1998 to 2016. Plans for a new library began in 2006 with a Library Program Part I that outlined the goals of what the new library should accomplish and then finally in 2016, ten years later, the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons​ opened its doors to Salisbury University students and staff. The records include information on the design process and the various meetings through the construction from 2014 to 2016. The collection is mainly centered around the various design and construction blueprints, but also includes design catalogs, emails discussing safety measures for the building, and price bids.

Records of the Publications Office

by Salisbury University Office of Publications (1940 – 2019)

12 cartons (12 linear feet)

The Publications Office serves approximately 150 departments and offices at Salisbury University. The collection consists of printed material produced by the Publications Office for the various offices at Salisbury University between 1940 and 2019, especially from 1974 to 2001.

Richard H. Hodgson Real Estate Maps (Salisbury, MD)

by Hodgson, Richard H. (circa 1932 – 1950s)

1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)

These maps of Salisbury, Maryland from circa 1932 were used by real estate developer, Richard Hodgson. The detailed maps, likely based on Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, were filled in to identify nearly every property owner in the city from individual dwellings to corporate owners. There is also a map insert from the late 1950s showing the city of Salisbury with different businesses advertised and located.

Richard Hoffman Collection

by Hoffman, Richard (1983 – 2015)

2 boxes,  1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)

The Richard Hoffman Collection contains documents that reflect the time Dr. Richard Hoffman spent at Salisbury University from 1993 to 2019. He was professor of management for over 25 years and interim dean of Perdue School of Business for three years. During his time as interim dean, he oversaw the addition of a museum to the Perdue School. He gathered a small library of scholarly journals on business, management, and marketing. He also led a winter study abroad program that went to France, England, and Germany. There are photo albums documenting the study abroad trips from 1995 to 2003. Other materials in this collection are a plaque of outstanding research from Perdue School, CDs documenting the Perdue School museum and a study abroad trip, and blueprints for the Perdue School and museum built in 2011.

Richard Malone papers

by Malone, Richard (1937 – 1957)

3 folders (0.03 linear feet)

Richard Malone papers, document his military career in World War II and his education in Salisbury, Md. His papers include his athletic certificates from Wicomico High School, as well as papers documenting his time in the United States Navy as a Pharmacist's Mate/Medical Assistant. Malone was a naval corpsman. Military papers include correspondence and a newspaper clipping regarding his injuries at Guam, his discharge papers, and correspondence from the Veterans Administration regarding his life insurance policy.

Richard W. Cooper papers

by Cooper, Richard Waller (1605 – 2001)

18 boxes,  2 oversize folders (12.5 linear feet)

The Richard Cooper papers document his professional and personal activities through his collection of materials dating from 1605 to 2001. The documents focus on the religious and political histories of Wicomico and Worcester County as well as the history of the Mason-Dixon Boundary Line depicted through Cooper’s column in the Daily Times. The papers also document the topographic history of Delmarva through Cooper’s career as an engineering surveyor. Documents from his surveying career and interests include topographic maps, survey certificates, land deeds, and plats. A photograph album documents the construction of his family home at 611 Tony Tank Lane in Salisbury, Maryland. Materials within the collection include newspaper clippings, photographs, family histories, and correspondence. Drafts and manuscripts of Cooper’s published works on the history of Salisbury, Profile of a Colonial Community, Salisbury in Times Gone By, and Portrait of Salisbury are contained within the collection.

Robert Parker Fondes papers

by Parker-Fondes Family (1849 – 1997)

6 boxes (3.25 linear feet)

The Robert Parker Fondes papers document the lives of the Fondes-Parker family from 1849-1997 in Parsonsburg, Maryland and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. Documenting materials include financial records of the Parker family, family heirlooms, photographs, and newspaper articles on Robert Parker Fondes’ genealogical research. The bulk of the materials span from 1920-1955, documenting the farming business and personal lives of Clifford and Maude Parker. Correspondence pertaining to family events is also included.

Robert Withy Interiors Inc. records

by Unknown (1950 – 2006)

1 carton (1 linear feet)

Robert Withey Interiors Inc. records documents the interior design business once located in Salisbury, Maryland as well as associated projects with the Maryland Historical Trust, 1950-2006. Materials include handwritten ledgers, receipts, and invoices documenting the financial progression of the design firm. In addition to these materials are documents from the Maryland Historical Trust Teackle Mansion restoration project and include correspondence and other assorted ephemera. Also, there is an issue of Benjaminews, a local women’s store from April 1947.

Round and About Salisbury magazine

by Unknown (1977)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Round and About Salisbury Magazine contains a magazine titled "Round and About Salisbury," dated spring, 1977. The magazine describes business ventures, the Kilburnie Festival on Mt. Vernon Road, and contains advertisements for local Wicomico County, Md realtors. Each article contains photographs of the individuals or locations mentioned.

Salisbury Antique Show Scrapbook Collection

by Unknown (1961 – 1976)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Antique Show Scrapbook Collection contains newspaper clippings and pamphlets about the Salisbury Antique Show. The majority of the collection revolves around the 1961 and 1962 Salisbury Antique Show, with a pamphlet for the 1976 Salisbury Antique show.

Salisbury Baseball Oral History Collection

by Salisbury University Archives (Undated)

1 folder ( linear feet)

This oral history collection documents the influence of Baseball in Delmarva and its legacy in those that remember it. Topics covered include the Delmarva Negro League, the influence of Baseball in the African-American community in Salisbury, the restoration of the Oaksville baseball field in Oaksville, Maryland, and other affiliated topics. Compiled transcripts are attached.

Salisbury Bicentennial collection

by Salisbury Bicentennial Commission (circa 1932)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Bicentennial Collection contains correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding the the Bicentennial Commission observing and coordinating the 200th Anniversary of Salisbury. There are also two photographs of the members of the Bicentennial Commission.

Salisbury Bicentennial Program Collection

by Insley, Wade H. (1924 – 1979)

2 folders (0.02 linear feet)

This collection contains booklets pertaining to the Salisbury Bicentennial celebration. There are also materials concerning the local geology, local elections, local geography, as well as a map of Caroline County and a photograph on Annapolis.

Salisbury Booklets collection

by Culver, Elizabeth (1952 – 1976)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains various pamphlets of events occurring within Salisbury, MD and the adjoining metropolitan areas. Booklet topics include the Delmarva Chicken Festival from 1965 and 1970, the Delmarva Directory, and information for the Peninsula General Hospital. The collection also includes two black and white photographs of unknown origin, and a copy of the Salisbury Magazine from 1976.

Salisbury Business and Professional Women's Club Photograph

by Unknown (circa 1950)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Business and Professional Women's Club Photograph contains a photograph of the officers and committee chairwomen of the Salisbury Business and Professional Women's Club in the 1950s. The women in the picture are identified on the back side of the photograph. Individuals identified are Emily Morris, Lillian Phillips, Emma G. Brewington, Emma Van Auken, Gladys Oliphant, Elsie Briddell, Sarah Mitchell, Gladys Butler, Dorothy Tubbs, Gladys Llewllyn, Lucile Schwartz, Helen Bounds, Effie Richardson, Grace Popp and Emma Parker.

Salisbury Business Ephemera Collection

by Unknown (1890 – 1987)

3 folders (0.3 linear feet)

The Salisbury Business Ephemera collection contains a collection of ephemera from 1890-1987. The ephemera includes receipts, savings checkbooks, photographs, and pieces of memorabilia from 1926-1971. A majority of the collection are receipts from Local businesses in Salisbury.

Salisbury Campus Elementary School Collection

by Salisbury University (1926 – 1998)

2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)

The Salisbury Campus Elementary School Collection ranges from 1926 to 1998 and contains a history of the campus elementary school, records of students and faculty, newspaper clippings and articles, and information documenting a reunion in 1998. The collection contains photos of events, teachers and students as well as newspaper clippings and articles about the campus elementary school. There are faculty handbooks, student yearbooks, and several report cards of Linda Wootten and Marlene Howard who attended the elementary school in the 1950's.

Salisbury Central Business District Revitalization Plan

by Unknown (1945, 1955)

1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)

Central Business District Revitalization Plan documents the Salisbury, Maryland plan for expansive urban development. Documenting materials include a plan for Salisbury's business center, dated between 1945 and 1955.

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce collection

by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce (1945 – 1957)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce Collection contains six booklets put together by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. Included are four survey booklets of Salisbury, MD including important information concerning community life, family life, the city government, geographic characteristics and economic activity. The other two booklets are city directories for Salisbury, MD.

Salisbury City Council records

by Salisbury City Council (1983 – 1993)

2 cartons,  1 box (2.5 linear feet)

The Salisbury City Council records document the internal functions of the council from 1983 – 1993 with the bulk of the material dating from, 1992 – 1993. Council records include meeting minutes and agendas pertaining to ordinances and proposals. These ordinances include environmental concerns, tax fees and planning and zoning concerns. Also found in the records are interoffice memorandums, financial records including budget briefings, annual reports, and correspondence. Correspondence includes complaints and requests for action from community members and invitations from various local organizations including neighborhood associations and the sheriff’s office and the Salisbury Zoo.

Salisbury Documentary Video Collection

by Jeanne Anderton (1986 – 1987)

1 box (0.15 linear feet)

This box contains three VHS video recordings of three individuals who lived in or around Salisbury in the early Twentieth Century: Mr Henry Fields, a shop owner in downtown Salisbury and World War One veteran; Mr. John Bailey, a World War Two veteran and farmer from Quantico; and Mr. Ted White, World War One veteran, previous mayor of Salisbury and Pharmacist from White & Leonard's on Main Street. Each of these men describe life in Wicomico in the early Twentieth Century and the changes that occurred in the area throughout their lives.

Salisbury Downtown Plaza Slides

by National Studios (1974 – 1976)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains nine slides on the Salisbury downtown plaza from 1974 to 1975.

Salisbury Ephemera collection

by Traub, Peter (1946 – 2012)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Ephemera collection contains photographs and certificates from the City of Salisbury. The certificates are for the sister city program with Tartu, Estonia. There are two photographs, one of the Courthouse and Government Office Building in Salisbury and one of the Maryland National Guard in front of the Pentagon in 2001. There is a letter from the mayor of Oberkochen, Germany thanking the headmaster of the Salisbury school for participating in a sister school exchange with students from Ernst-Abbe Gymnasium.

Salisbury Fire Newspaper Articles

by Mann, Hunter III (September 1987)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Salisbury Fire Newspaper Articles contains a "Firehouse" article dated September, 1987, on the October, 1886 fire that demolished much of Salisbury, Md. The article discusses the details of the fire, and how it impacted Salisbury. The other half of this collection contains an unknown essay supporting the claims backed up in the Firehouse article with footnotes from the Wicomico Times.

Salisbury Growth and Development Oral History Collection

by Gaskill, Erik (2018 – 2019s)

7 folders ( linear feet)

These oral histories document the history of the growth and development of the City of Salisbury through memories beginning in 1930. Special attention has been given to Salisbury's Downtown district as well as the Eastern and Northern corridor along RT.13. These narrators speak about their memories, obstacles faced, and allies who helped secure Salisbury's growth as the primary commercial center in the Delmarva region. Compiled transcriptions are attached.

Salisbury Indians baseball scrapbook

by Suthowski, Ann B. (1940s)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This scrapbook was kept by Ann B. Suthowski in the 1940s and documents the Salisbury Indians baseball team. Included are baseball player "cards" with player stats, photos, and local advertisements, as well as newspaper clippings from the Daily Times.

Salisbury Indians baseball scrapbook (2)

by Jones, Lilly Mae Hastings (1948 – 1949)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This loose scrapbook was kept by Lilly Mae Hastings Jones from 1948 to 1949 and documents the Salisbury Indians baseball team through player cards and newspaper clippings.

Salisbury Mayor collection

by Morris, Bettie (1888 – 2000)

1 oversize box (3 linear feet)

This collection features pages of original and photocopied photographs of Salisbury, Maryland mayors dating from 1888 to 2007. It also contains articles regarding the history of the office, its activities and candidates written by Richard Cooper in 1994 and 2000 and with others published near the start of the 20th century.

Salisbury Plant Memories pamphlet

by Unknown (circa 1993)

2 folders (0.02 linear feet)

Salisbury Plant Memories pamphlet discusses the history of the Salisbury Campbell's Soup factory from 1946-1993. Additionally, there are a series of photocopied postcards from various Delmarva areas. The materials were collected by Jim Jackson.

Salisbury Railroad Herbicide Photography Collection

by Unknown (1921)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains photographs of the "The Weed Exterminator Herbicide" being applied to railroads in Salisbury, Maryland in 1921. The photos show the process, as well as its effects on weeds found along the rail siding.

Salisbury Sesqui-Bicentennial Posters

by Unknown (1982)

1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)

Salisbury Sesqui-Bicentennial Posters document the celebration of Salisbury, Maryland, August 7-14, 1982. The posters display a graphic of City Hall with a road map of Salisbury in the background. The date range 1732-1982 rests on the right edge of the image.

Salisbury, Maryland photographs

by Unknown (1896 – 1938)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This collection consists of four photographs taken in Salisbury, Maryland. Included are a Salisbury baseball team in 1896 (with identifications), two downtown parade photographs from 1938, and a 1938 photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) in a motorcade.

Salisbury, Maryland: Central City of the Eastern Shore

by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce (circa 1956)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This booklet, entitled "Salisbury, Maryland: Central City of the Eastern Shore," was created by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce circa 1956. The city is promoted through visual and textual highlights of the city's industry, utilities, transportation, businesses, educational and cultural institutions, churches, shopping centers, agricultural industry, climate, youth, growth, hotels and motels, and health services.

Salisbury, MD Postcards

by Unknown (circa 1908 – 1954)

folders (0.01 linear feet)

This postcard collection is composed of various, notable sties in the city of Salisbury, MD. These sites include schools, parks, courthouses, and museums.

Salisbury, Md. photographs

by Unknown (1900, 1926)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Series of photographs documenting the city of Salisbury, Maryland, 1900-1926. The images feature the Elk's Club minstrel show, Humphrey's lake bed, Camden Avenue, Nock Brothers Clothing Store, and interior and exterior photographs from a brick home whose geographic location is unknown.

Schumaker Manor Subdivision Plans and Drawings

by Carew, M.B. and Associates (1989)

1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)

This collection consists of 11 drawings from 1989 that document the planning of the Schumaker Manor subdivision in Salisbury, Maryland. The subdivision was developed by Becker-Morgan Associates and the plans included were drawn by M.B. Carew and Associates. There are four color exterior home drawings and seven interior or subdivision drawings.

Scrapbook of H. Fulton and Blanche Rounds

by Rounds, Blanche;  Rounds, H. Fulton (1929 – 1940)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings collected by H. Fulton and Blanche Rounds of Salisbury, Maryland between 1929 and 1940. H. Fulton was the head of the Salisbury Battery Company. The clippings document various topics related to local news, Pennsylvania events, and telegrams from a visit to Cleveland, Ohio.

Shoreland Freezers Incorporated records

by Miles, W. Ballard (1959 – 2006)

3 folders (0.03 linear feet)

The Shoreland Freezers Incorporated Records contain photographs and a land plat pertaining to Shoreland Freezers, Incorporated. Included are aerial black and white and color photographs from 1972 and 1996. The photographs show the layout of the company from different angles. Included are a 1959 land survey done by W. Ballard Miles, and a 2006 four-paged survey by W. Ballard Miles, and a 2006 four paged survey by Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.

Snappy Six Orchestra Photograph

by Unknown (1926)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a photograph of "The Snappy Six." The Snappy Six Orchestra was the first professional orchestra/performing band in Salisbury, Maryland. Band members were: Billy Hopkins (Drums), Howard Riggin (Saxophone), H. Brewington (Banjo), Ralph Wernbrow (Horn), and Jane Truitt (piano).

South Division Street Bridge Photograph

by Unknown (circa 1908 – 1918)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This is a photograph of the bridge washed out at South Division Street in Salisbury, Maryland, circa 1908-1918.

Sports Information Collection

by Salisbury University Sports Information Office (1925 – 2014)

40 cartons (40 linear feet)

The Office of Sports Information maintains the public relations for all Salisbury University athletics, including the production of publications, maintenance of statistics, and the university’s athletics Hall of Fame. It is part of University Advancement and External Affairs and began as part of the Office of Public Relations. The Sports Information Collection consists of materials relating to athletics at Salisbury University from the 1920s to 2014, although the bulk of the items date between 1972 and 2005. While the majority of the items are printed materials, including photographs, slides, and negatives, there are several audiovisual items such as VHS tapes, digital video, and audio cassettes. The collection also includes newspaper clippings, press releases, schedules, handbooks, brochures, and other ephemeral items.

Starre Wiehe Newspaper Collection

by Weihe, Starr Culver (1900s)

2 folders (0.02 linear feet)

This collection contains newspaper clippings from John Culver's regular column called "Shadowgraphs of Somerset", and a copy of the Village Herald from Princess Anne from 1837.

State Normal School and Teachers College Accounting Records

by Salisbury University (circa 1920 – 1967)

21 cartons (21 linear feet)